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URU 612J

1971 Reliant Scimitar

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

10,514 mi
Last recorded10,514 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Reliant Scimitar44,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURU 612J
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,514 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2016 10,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,480 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 May 2015 10,468 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 10,627 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 10,627 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 9,924 miles

Drivers door mirror missing

Front tyres are a different size from rears: Rear; 195/70HR14 & Rear; 185SR14

Pass 6 Apr 2010 9,921 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 31 Mar 2010 9,921 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Centre nearside engine core plug leaking coolant

Coolant leak

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Heater hose leaking coolant

Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,919 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 9,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 9,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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URU 612J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1971 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,525 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URU 612J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was URU 612J registered?

URU 612J is a 1971 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 5 January 1971.

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